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14:20 Ayr

European Breeders' Fund Maiden Stakes (Class 4)

  • 8 Runners
  • Distance: 5f
  • Going: Good to Firm, Firm in places
  • Surface: Turf
  • £7,000 added
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 0m 59.79s
  • Off Time: 14:23:06
  • 8 Ran
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1
Silk -

Where's Romeo (IRE)

15/8

    2
    Silk -

    Extra Power (IRE)

    11/2

      3
      Silk -

      Lexi's Hero (IRE)

      4/1

        1(5)
        Silk - Royal Blue, White striped sleeves, White cap

        Extra Power (IRE)

        13
        11/2
        • Form 5
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-3

        towards rear, headway over 1f out, ridden to challenge inside final furlong, kept on, held towards finish

        3(3)
        Silk - Royal Blue, Red chevrons, White and Red striped sleeves, Red and White quartered cap

        Key Lago (IRE)

        6/1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-3

        towards rear, ridden over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong

        4(8)
        Silk - Grey, beige star, grey sleeves, beige stars and stars on cap

        Lexi's Hero (IRE)

        13
        4/1
        • Form 2
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-3

        tracked winner, ridden over 1f out, weakened towards finish

        5(4)
        Silk - White, black star, sleeves and star on cap

        Majestic Max (IRE)

        25/1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-3

        slowly into stride, behind and outpaced, weakened 2f out

        6(1)
        Silk - Orange, Black inverted triangle, White sleeves and cap

        Mr Optimistic

        29 BF
        12/1
        • Form 4
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-3

        chased leaders on outer, pushed along over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out

        7(9)
        Silk - Lime Green

        Where's Romeo (IRE)

        19
        15/8
        • Form 2
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-3

        made all, ridden inside final furlong, held on well

        8(7)
        Silk - DARK GREEN, RED cap, DARK GREEN diamond

        Evening Dress

        30
        33/1
        • Form 6
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-12

        went left start, chased leaders, effort over 2f out, soon weakened

        9(6)
        Silk - Emerald green, yellow cross belts, black sleeves, emerald green stars, black and emerald green quartered cap

        Imperialistic Diva (IRE)

        7
        7/1
        • Form 2
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-12

        slowly into stride, in and outpaced, pushed along 3f out, not much room over 2f out, headway and switched left when not much room again over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong

        2(2)
        NR

        Ice Trooper

        16
        • Form 4
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-3

        Nonrunner

        In depth

        Verdict

        Where's Romeo made a very encouraging debut when a close second behind Ladyanne in an auction maiden at Warwick earlier this month and he has to be respected but this looks tougher as it does for Tim Easterby's Imperialistic Diva, who filled the same position as David Brown's colt in a similar contest, and preference is for LEXI'S HERO. Kevin Ryan's colt also found just the one too good on his debut but that was in a decent maiden at Hamilton won by the useful Boundless Spirit when he was slowly away and looked as though he would be all the better for the outing. Mick Channon's Extra Power was not beaten far in a Newbury maiden earlier this month and has to be considered under Kieren Fallon, while Majestic Max could be of interest on his debut for David Nicholls. Mark Johnston's Evening Dress should improve for her debut spin but needs to and of more interest may be Richard Fahey's Mr Optimistic, who should have learned form his first run at Ripon and he has to be respected with the stable in such good form. Lexi's Hero has an obvious chance though following his debut spin and he looks the one to beat.

        Formwatch

        Extra Power (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) In touch, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 4l behind Memen (9-3) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf.

        Key Lago (IRE) Kheleyf colt out of Up On Points.

        Lexi's Hero (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Slowly into stride, outpaced, switched right over 1f out headway soon after, went 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 5, 1 3/4l behind Boundless Spirit (9-3) at Hamilton 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd.

        Majestic Max (IRE) Verglas gelding out of Your Village.

        Mr Optimistic 2-1fav (9-3) Prominent, keen hold early, ridden to challenge 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 4th of 7, 8l behind Bahceli (9-3) at Pontefract 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Apr.

        Where's Romeo (IRE) 3-1 (9-2) Led, drifted right from 2f out and came to stands side rail, headed inside final furlong, hampered and snatched up towards finish, 2nd of 16, 1 3/4l behind Ladyanne (8-6) at Warwick 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd.

        Evening Dress 13-2 (8-12) Prominent, ridden and hung left halfway, weakened 2f out, 6th of 9, 9l behind Orientalist (9-3) at Nottingham 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Apr.

        Imperialistic Diva (IRE) 12-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, ridden to lead narrowly inside final furlong, stayed on, headed post, 2nd of 11, shd behind Minch Man (8-9) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.

        Ice Trooper 11-1 (9-3) Went left start, chased leaders after 1f, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 8, 10l behind Galtymore Lad (9-3) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf.